MA H615

Bill

MA H615

Filling vacancies in ward seats of the city council and school committee by special election in the city of Springfield

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
05/12/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to filling vacancies in ward seats of the city council by special election in the city of Springfield. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill, concerning filling vacancies in ward seats of the city council and school committee by special election in the city of Springfield, will take effect on January 1, 2015, if a majority of voters approve it in a binding question. The term "ward seats" refers to elected positions representing specific geographic districts within the city. The bill's primary purpose is to establish a process for filling these elected positions if they become vacant, ensuring continued representation for the residents of those wards.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Benjamin Swan (D)*,

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 06/08/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H615

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H615
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H615.pdf

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